Do you agree with what Clay Mathews said? - The Orange Mane

FearLanier · 10-10-2012, 06:48 PM

He said that Goodell needs to start protecting defenders.

IMO I agree with every bit of Mathews plea. Eric Berry suffered an ACL tear from a low blindside block to his knee that wasn't really around the ball.

The same thing happened to Brian Cushing last night and his season is over. Seems like more and more injuries are happening this way.

If I was Goodell, I would banish the low hits. Blind side hits make the game fun, but I think it would be wise to make a rule that you have to hit a player above the knee and below the head.

Thoughts?

Drunken.Broncoholic · 10-10-2012, 06:54 PM

The NFL is pussified enough. I'm just glad I was a fan back when football was football.

baja · 10-10-2012, 06:54 PM

I think we would see less injuries if we took away all protective equipment except helmets.

~Crash~ · 10-10-2012, 06:56 PM

what about lifting weights ?

baja · 10-10-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Drunken.Broncoholic

The NFL is pussified enough. I'm just glad I was a fan back when football was football.

I think what is happening is athletes are getting bigger stronger and faster so the collisions are more violent.

gyldenlove · 10-10-2012, 06:57 PM

I agree the NFL needs to look at hits that have an excess risk of injury. They protect QBs knees, they should also protect defenders knees from blindside hits.

baja · 10-10-2012, 06:58 PM

What is the degree of injuries in rugby?

broncosteven · 10-10-2012, 07:01 PM

Nope, I don't think the play was dirty. You cannot legislate all injuries out of the game.

Freak plays are freak plays.

FearLanier · 10-10-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Drunken.Broncoholic

The NFL is pussified enough. I'm just glad I was a fan back when football was football.

I agree. But I think blindside hits shouldn't be a players knees or head. Hit a player right in the numbers like a real football player.

I think it's classless to go after a players knee's on a blindside hit.

baja · 10-10-2012, 07:05 PM

Another thing is nutrition. Our bones are not as strong as years past because there is not the level of minerals in the food as there once was due to depleted soil. The USA has lost 70% of it's top soil and it will take millions of years to replace naturally what has been lost. Beyond the obvious loss of top soil is the issue of the remaining soil has been demineralized by mono crop planting. Modern agriculture is a ticking time bomb. Our farming practice are unsustainable. Todays youth will be the first generation that will have a lower life expectancy than their parents.

FearLanier · 10-10-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

Nope, I don't think the play was dirty. You cannot legislate all injuries out of the game.

Freak plays are freak plays.

I think in Cushing's case the defender was clearly beaten to the play, but dived at his knee as a last ditch effort.

Captain 'Dre · 10-10-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by baja

I think we would see less injuries if we took away all protective equipment except helmets.

Actually, you'd see fewer injuries is the helmet was the only current protective wear that was taken away.

Players wouldn't be sticking their helmet-less heads into a lot of places that they currently do.

baja · 10-10-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain 'Dre

Actually, you'd see fewer injuries is the helmet was the only current protective wear that was taken away.

Players wouldn't be sticking their helmet-less heads into a lot of places that they currently do.

I agree but you will never see that because of concussions.

Captain 'Dre · 10-10-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

Nope, I don't think the play was dirty. You cannot legislate all injuries out of the game.

Freak plays are freak plays.

How is hitting somebody in the knees from behind a "freak play", when it's completely avoidable?

Captain 'Dre · 10-10-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by baja

I agree but you will never see that because of concussions.

And because of fashion, too!

cmhargrove · 10-10-2012, 08:21 PM

Unfortunately, Cushing plays on the wrong team to pull this card. Re-watch the Broncos-Texans game and see how man "low blocks" they laid on our defense.

Pot, meet mr. Kettle.

cmhargrove · 10-10-2012, 08:22 PM

Duplicate post - deleted

schaaf · 10-10-2012, 08:52 PM

The same defensive players that complain about a cut block will also go low on a receiver or running back. I remember last year in the playoffs when Harrison went low on Decker and had a completely open look to blow him up cleanly. The defense can go low too and they take advantage of it

That One Guy · 10-10-2012, 08:52 PM

Why doesn't the NFLPA head this issue up? This is a matter of players doing to players. This shouldn't involve the NFL.

bronco militia · 10-10-2012, 08:54 PM

cut blocks have always been legal

10-10-2012, 06:48 PM	#1
FearLanier Pro Bowler New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 695 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Do you agree with what Clay Mathews said? He said that Goodell needs to start protecting defenders. IMO I agree with every bit of Mathews plea. Eric Berry suffered an ACL tear from a low blindside block to his knee that wasn't really around the ball. The same thing happened to Brian Cushing last night and his season is over. Seems like more and more injuries are happening this way. If I was Goodell, I would banish the low hits. Blind side hits make the game fun, but I think it would be wise to make a rule that you have to hit a player above the knee and below the head. Thoughts?

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cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,396 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Unfortunately, Cushing plays on the wrong team to pull this card. Re-watch the Broncos-Texans game and see how man "low blocks" they laid on our defense. Pot, meet mr. Kettle. Last edited by cmhargrove; 10-10-2012 at 08:24 PM..

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Drunken.Broncoholic Steppin on feet Pickled in Orange and Blue Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carmel Ca Posts: 6,197 Adopt-a-Bronco: LeLo Lang	The NFL is pussified enough. I'm just glad I was a fan back when football was football.

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baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,763 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	I think we would see less injuries if we took away all protective equipment except helmets.

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gyldenlove Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, ON Posts: 10,014 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	I agree the NFL needs to look at hits that have an excess risk of injury. They protect QBs knees, they should also protect defenders knees from blindside hits.

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baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,763 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	What is the degree of injuries in rugby?

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broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,008 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	Nope, I don't think the play was dirty. You cannot legislate all injuries out of the game. Freak plays are freak plays.

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baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,763 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	Another thing is nutrition. Our bones are not as strong as years past because there is not the level of minerals in the food as there once was due to depleted soil. The USA has lost 70% of it's top soil and it will take millions of years to replace naturally what has been lost. Beyond the obvious loss of top soil is the issue of the remaining soil has been demineralized by mono crop planting. Modern agriculture is a ticking time bomb. Our farming practice are unsustainable. Todays youth will be the first generation that will have a lower life expectancy than their parents.

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cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,396 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Duplicate post - deleted

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schaaf Bossing at its Finest No salary cap in the dope game Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 1,949 Adopt-a-Bronco: Nate Irving	The same defensive players that complain about a cut block will also go low on a receiver or running back. I remember last year in the playoffs when Harrison went low on Decker and had a completely open look to blow him up cleanly. The defense can go low too and they take advantage of it

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That One Guy Producer of Nonsense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sun and Beachville Posts: 14,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Why doesn't the NFLPA head this issue up? This is a matter of players doing to players. This shouldn't involve the NFL.

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bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,567	cut blocks have always been legal